Intel Stock (INTC) Slumps 3% Wednesday, Edges Up After Hours: What to Know Before the Market Opens on Dec. 18, 2025
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) ended Wednesday’s session sharply lower—then steadied slightly in after-hours trading—after a risk-off day for technology and semiconductors collided with fresh Washington scrutiny over chipmaking tools and new attention on Intel’s longer-term manufacturing roadmap. Below is a full after-the-bell recap for Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, plus the key catalysts to watch before the opening bell on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025—including major U.S. inflation data due before the market opens. Intel stock after the bell: the numbers investors are watching tonight Intel shares closed at $36.05, down about 3.4% on the day, extending a multi-session slide and underperforming